Grub Preventative

Treatment is applied to lawn areas to control all beetle species and their larva.

Grubs are the larvae of Japanese beetles, June beetles, chafers, and others. These white, “C” shaped insects feed on the roots of your turf and can quickly devastate even the healthiest of lawns.

Grubs typically emerge in early summer, feed, and lay their eggs in the soil. In late summer, the grubs hatch and immediately start to feed and will continue to eat and grow until mid-fall. They then move deeper in the soil so they can survive through the winter. Once spring comes around, the mature grubs move back into the upper soil levels, where they transform into adult beetles that emerge in early summer.

Signs of Grub Infestation

How do you know if you have grubs? There are key signs to look out for that indicate you may have grubs in your lawn:

• Rodents and birds are digging up your yard. Animals love to feast on these little guys.
• You can pull back the dead patches on your lawn like pieces of loose carpet. Grubs eat the roots from the grass, which is what keeps the turf firmly in place.
• A lawn that feels spongy when stepped on.

The Best Way to Get Rid of Grubs

Our preemptive grub control application is the best way to prevent and eliminate grubs before they cause extensive damage.  

Grubs start feeding and are most active in the months of August through October. If you’re applying preventative treatments, the best time to do it is before this happens. June and July are the best months to apply preventative grub treatments. This will get ahead of the infestation and solve the problem before it occurs.

Will Grubs Go Away on their Own?

Typically, no, grubs will not go away naturally or on their own. While there are some DIY treatments to prevent killing your garden, it can take up to three years to eliminate a grub problem. Three years is much too long and will only cause more permanent damage, which is why we recommend our Grub Preventative service during the late Spring and early summer months.